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The Village of Algonquin, IL

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Pergola Permit Application Checklist

Submittal Requirements:
Permit Fees (Fee is not due until permit is ready):
  • $85.00 for the first 150 square feet or area
  • plus $20 for each additional 150 square feet of area or fraction thereof.
Construction Requirements & Information:
  • Work must be started and completed within six (6) months of the issue date.
  • Pergola must be located in the rear yard, not less than 5 feet from property lines and outside of any easement.
  • Pergola must be attached to a foundation/piers adequate to support and retain the structure.
  • Temporary pergolas or a kit may not require a permit.
  • After Permit is issued, as construction progresses, inspections are required. Click here to schedule inspections online. Or call us at (847) 658-2700, option 3.
  • Contact JULIE at 811 or www.illinois1call.com before you dig.
Adopted BUILDING CODES:

International Residential Code 2018  |  International Building Code 2018  | International Fire Code 2018  |  International Mechanical Code 2018  |  International Fuel Gas Code 2018  |  National Electrical Code 2017  |  Current Illinois State Plumbing Code  |   International Energy Conservation Code 2018  |  International Existing Building Code 2018  |  International Property Maintenance Code 2018  |  Illinois Accessibility Code 2018

Please note that this checklist is not intended to be all-inclusive. Due to changes in codes, regulations, and ordinances, other requirements may apply.

For further information regarding the Village's regulations for building permits, please contact the Community Development Department at 847-658-2700, press 3 or email at permits@algonquin.org or submit Online form.